iTherm
®
280 Programmer’s Guide Communications
28-07764 Rev C Page 303
TCP/IP
A 10-BaseT Ethernet adapter is available for the Ithaca iTherm
®
280 printer. This Wired
Ethernet Adapter provides a fast and easiest way to network and share printers in your
system. Ethernet provides a consistent common connection between printers and
computers using standard protocols supported by Windows
®
95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP,
as well as many other platforms. Ethernet is probably the most common networking
medium, and thus allows printers to be easily added, moved and removed with
inexpensive common cabling and off the self components.
Print Server Features Standard Ethernet Connection
• 10 Mbps Speed
• 10 Base T RJ45 network connection
• Network Traffic LED indicator
• Configured through networked PC Web Browser
• Works with Virtually All Major Operating Systems
• Integrated into the Printer
• Large RAM Buffer for fast continuous printing
• 512K Flash Memory for Future Upgrades
Supported Protocols
• Line Printer Daemon Protocol (LPR)
• Port 9100 (RAW)
• The TFTP Protocol (Revision 2)
• Telnet COM Port
• Hypertext Transfer Protocol (for configuration)
User Interface/Configuration
• HTTP/Web Interface
• Login Page
• Configuration Page
o IP Address / Subnet Mask
o Auto-IP, DHCP, Static IP…
o Printer Textual Name (User Defined)
o Printer Location String (User Defined)
o Protocols Enabled/Disabled, Port
o LPR, Port 9100, Telnet
• Adapter Firmware Update
Other
• Push Button for Initial IP Address reset and adapter reset.
• Self-Diagnostics
• Firmware Upgrade via TFTP and HTTP
For more information and a users guide refer to the Transact Ethernet Users Guide
(100-05072).
